Blogging Beautifully For Today’s Brides

I have been blessed to know some professionals in this business that will lend a hand without you even asking. Sandra and Dwight Hailstock, owners of The Formal Touch are two such people. When I arrived in Charlotte some 8 years ago, I met Sandra and Dwight and they were so nice to me. They offered their studio as a place that I could advertise. They are always there if you need them. This same altruistic attitude is shown in the excellent service offered to their customers. Your experience with The Formal Touch will be one that is enjoyable and informative in a warm and friendly environment where service is first.

Meet Sandra and Dwight and Enjoy Beauty!

RJD: How long have you been in the formal wear business and why do you love it so much?

TFT: We will celebrate 10 years in the formal wear business on August 2, 2009. We love it so much because it is such an honor to be a small part of such a special day in someone’s life. We enjoy working with the bride and groom to get just the look they are hoping for with the coordination of colors and style.

RJD: What is your favorite style of tuxedo and why?

TFT: Well, the style is different from the groom to the groomsmen because typically we are trying to make the groom stand out with his coat style, while with the groomsmen, we are trying to show color with the vest and tie. Based on those reasons, our favorite tuxedo for a groom would be the Trilogy II by Oscar de la Renta and the one button Notch Tuxedo for the groomsmen.

RJD: What wedding experience touched you the most?

TFT: Probably when Chancellor Adams was the ring bearer in a wedding that we provided tuxedos for. As you know, his mother was shot while pregnant with him and subsequently died and he sustained some challenges in life. He was such a delight when he was in the store for his fitting and he would have been such a joy to his mother had she lived.

RJD: In this economy, how do you work with budget conscious brides?

TFT: We have the ability to give them options because we have so many styles of tuxedos and accessories. They can choose a more expensive tuxedo but choose to select a less expensive style of shoe or vice versa to keep the cost down. We also offer a ring bearer special which helps to keep the cost down for any children in the wedding.

RJD: What do you feel is your best contribution to your couples?

TFT: We sincerely hope that our best contribution is to provide the very best not just in selection but most importantly, EXCELLENT SERVICE and the confidence that they can count on us to come through for them even when their guys don’t quite do what they’re asked to do.

About

University Hilton - Charlotte, NC

My name is Rene’ Davenport and I have been in the business of weddings in some form or the other for over 10 years. Whether I am planning a wedding, styling a wedding or both, I love anything and everything that has to do with weddings and the beauty connected to them. For me to create something beautiful is to breathe in and out. I need it, I feel it. To create something beautiful makes me feel alive and useful. I get so excited when signing a new client! It’s like a blank slate. And to see the finished product is better than cheesecake!

So when I say I love what I do, that is an understatement. It is a privilege and blessing to help you make that special day all that you ever dreamed it could be. Call me! Oh, and remember…………Enjoy Beauty! (That’s you)